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Truck driver rescued after dangling high in the air from icy West Virginia bridge

Driver rescued from truck dangling off icy bridge
  • A truck driver was rescued after his cab was left dangling precariously over an icy bridge in West Virginia.
  • The incident occurred early on Tuesday, 2 December, following a crash.
  • The driver remained uninjured despite the dangerous situation, which lasted for several hours.
  • Rescue crews successfully extracted the driver from the cab using a ladder truck.
  • The crash happened amidst the first major winter storm of the season, which brought snow and ice to the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, causing hazardous road conditions and widespread disruption.
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